cleveland.com topics: national-rifle-associationtag:topics.cleveland.com,2015:tag/national-rifle-association2015-03-03T22:42:27ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceArmy to launch investigation into Bergdahl; two Wisconsin girls stab friend; more MERS victims in Saudi Arabia: U.S. and World News Links tag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/nation/index.ssf/4224.130985732014-06-03T20:21:53Z2014-06-03T20:21:47ZAlso, important Senate primaries today in Mississippi and Iowa; San Francisco media consultant had bomb materials in his apartment; FBI launches new campaign against people who point laser pointers at aircraft; ex-Charlotte mayor pleads guilty to corruption; President Obama assures eastern Europe U.S. committed to its security; and Ukrainian army continues offensive against pro-Russia separatists.Ray Jablonski, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/rfjablon/index.html
Also, important Senate primaries today in Mississippi and Iowa; San Francisco media consultant had bomb materials in his apartment; FBI launches new campaign against people who point laser pointers at aircraft; ex-Charlotte mayor pleads guilty to corruption; President Obama assures eastern Europe U.S. committed to its security; and Ukrainian army continues offensive against pro-Russia separatists.
Rep. Jim Jordan blasted as insensitive hypocrite on gun law repeal bill by D.C. official tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/open/index.ssf//3113.118194692013-12-13T13:57:32Z2013-12-13T21:34:57Z"The timing of this bill, as we remember the victims of the tragic Newtown shooting and their families, is especially insulting and out of line," Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton said of legislation that Champaign County GOP Rep. Jim Jordan introduced this week to repeal the District of Columbia's gun laws.Sabrina Eaton, Northeast Ohio Media Group Washington Correspondenthttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/seaton/index.html
"The timing of this bill, as we remember the victims of the tragic Newtown shooting and their families, is especially insulting and out of line," Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton said of legislation that Champaign County GOP Rep. Jim Jordan introduced this week to repeal the District of Columbia's gun laws.
Concealed carry handguns should not be on college campuses, students say tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/metro/index.ssf//8002316.112162062013-09-11T10:00:00Z2013-09-11T11:05:37ZConcealed handguns should not be allowed on college campuses, said a majority of students in a recent study, and they would not feel safer if students and faculty carried weapons.
Karen Farkas, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/kfarkas/index.html
Concealed handguns should not be allowed on college campuses, said a majority of students in a recent study, and they would not feel safer if students and faculty carried weapons.
NRA scare tactics are rooted in fantasy: editorialtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.105147792013-05-09T00:40:25Z2013-05-09T00:41:15ZNational Rifle Association leaders are trying to scare their followers, but the facts belie their fear-mongering, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
National Rifle Association leaders are trying to scare their followers, but the facts belie their fear-mongering, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
NRA's new president says gun owners are 'fighters for freedom' in 'a culture war'tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/nation/index.ssf//4224.104839742013-05-04T03:39:45Z2013-05-04T03:46:34ZJim Porter, new president of the National Rifle Association, told supporters at their annual convention in Houston on Friday, May 3, that gun owners are 'fighters for freedom' in 'a culture war.'Associated Presshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/cleveap/index.html
Jim Porter, new president of the National Rifle Association, told supporters at their annual convention in Houston on Friday, May 3, that gun owners are 'fighters for freedom' in 'a culture war.'
Shouting loudly enough to get the attention of 60 senators is the only way Americans will get the gun control they want: editorialtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.103880892013-04-21T00:34:33Z2013-04-21T00:35:15ZUntil the majority of Americans who want tougher gun laws speak up as loudly as their opponents do, they will continue to be ignored on Capitol Hill, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
Until the majority of Americans who want tougher gun laws speak up as loudly as their opponents do, they will continue to be ignored on Capitol Hill, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
The Senate's unexpected gun compromise: editorial tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.103364472013-04-11T01:12:08Z2013-04-11T01:12:40ZCleveland's mounting toll of gun-related crimes is one reason a bipartisan Senate deal on stricter gun control represents such an important step forward in addressing gun violence, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
Cleveland's mounting toll of gun-related crimes is one reason a bipartisan Senate deal on stricter gun control represents such an important step forward in addressing gun violence, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
NRA-backed school gun bills stall in state legislaturestag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/nation/index.ssf//4224.103269322013-04-09T00:34:58Z2013-04-09T00:51:27ZThe quest to put guns in schools has stalled in many traditionally gun-friendly states after encountering opposition from educators, reluctance from some governors and ambivalence from legislative leaders more focused on economic initiatives.
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The quest to put guns in schools has stalled in many traditionally gun-friendly states after encountering opposition from educators, reluctance from some governors and ambivalence from legislative leaders more focused on economic initiatives.
On gun control, Congress should follow Connecticut's good example: editorialtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.103096892013-04-06T23:09:34Z2013-04-06T23:09:39ZWith a Cleveland State University study tying nearly 1 million deaths and injuries in a decade to guns, it's time Congress stood up and did its duty to the public by enacting common-sense gun control, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
With a Cleveland State University study tying nearly 1 million deaths and injuries in a decade to guns, it's time Congress stood up and did its duty to the public by enacting common-sense gun control, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
NRA delivers a plan to arm school guards tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/nation/index.ssf//4224.102926892013-04-03T01:56:58Z2013-04-03T02:06:48ZThe Senate gun control debate on the near horizon, a National Rifle Association-sponsored report on Tuesday proposed a program for schools to train selected staffers as armed security officers. The former Republican congressman who headed the study suggested at least one protector with firearms for every school, saying it would speed responses to attacks.
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The Senate gun control debate on the near horizon, a National Rifle Association-sponsored report on Tuesday proposed a program for schools to train selected staffers as armed security officers. The former Republican congressman who headed the study suggested at least one protector with firearms for every school, saying it would speed responses to attacks.
Pickets urge Congressman Renacci to support stronger gun control at Town Hall meeting in Fairview Parktag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/fairview-park/index.ssf//8002142.102698792013-03-29T17:26:26Z2013-03-29T18:05:40ZWhen Cuyahoga County District 1 Councilman David Greenspan held his Town Hall meeting March 28 in Fairview Park, his agenda included remarks about county government and other local updates. It was the presence of U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, R-16, however, that unexpectedly drew more than a dozen gun control activists, pickets in hand, to the sidewalk in front of City Hall prior to the 7 p.m. start.
Beth Mlady, Special to the Sun Newshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/bmladysun/index.html
When Cuyahoga County District 1 Councilman David Greenspan held his Town Hall meeting March 28 in Fairview Park, his agenda included remarks about county government and other local updates. It was the presence of U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, R-16, however, that unexpectedly drew more than a dozen gun control activists, pickets in hand, to the sidewalk in front of City Hall prior to the 7 p.m. start.
Republicans' pro-gun legislation is rooted in hysteria: editorialtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.101404852013-03-09T01:51:20Z2013-03-09T01:52:20ZAt a time when the public ought to be having a thorough conversation about gun violence, some Republicans lawmakers in Ohio are still trying to gin up fears among gun owners, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
At a time when the public ought to be having a thorough conversation about gun violence, some Republicans lawmakers in Ohio are still trying to gin up fears among gun owners, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg takes aim at the NRA: Joe Froliktag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.100692262013-02-26T11:07:59Z2013-02-26T11:12:36ZNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is a very rich man who's willing to spend a lot of money to battle the National Rifle Association and its supporters. Joe Frolik says that's makes today's Democratic primary to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s old congressional seat in Illinois so interesting.Joe Frolik, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jfrolik/index.html
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is a very rich man who's willing to spend a lot of money to battle the National Rifle Association and its supporters. Joe Frolik says that's makes today's Democratic primary to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s old congressional seat in Illinois so interesting.
Kevin O'Brien on guns: Focus on the paranoid and delusional: letter to the editortag:blog.cleveland.com,2013:/letters//2434.98300652013-01-22T08:58:00Z2013-01-22T08:58:09ZOther Voiceshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdother/index.htmlNo backing down on anti-gun effort: editorialtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.98063492013-01-18T01:31:34Z2013-01-18T01:32:20ZPresident Barack Obama has offered a comprehensive agenda to curb gun violence, but he needs to be resolute in the face of determined opposition, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes. The Plain Dealer Editorial Boardhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdedit/index.html
President Barack Obama has offered a comprehensive agenda to curb gun violence, but he needs to be resolute in the face of determined opposition, The Plain Dealer editorial board writes.
Gun laws: Voters have the power to neutralize the NRA: letter to the editortag:blog.cleveland.com,2013:/letters//2434.97856042013-01-15T08:59:00Z2013-01-15T08:59:48ZIn the wake of the recent shootings in Connecticut, we are all supposed to be shaking in our boots about the power and fury of the National Rifle Association. Why? Here are some facts: • NRA members as of Dec....Other Voiceshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdother/index.html
In the wake of the recent shootings in Connecticut, we are all supposed to be shaking in our boots about the power and fury of the National Rifle Association. Why? Here are some facts: • NRA members as of Dec....
Gun laws: Establish a rational spinoff to NRA: letter to the editortag:blog.cleveland.com,2013:/letters//2434.97856182013-01-15T08:58:00Z2013-01-15T08:58:13ZHere is a new proposal to address the endless debate over guns: Create a new organization that supports responsible gun ownership but also supports reasonable limits. It would rival the National Rifle Association. Members of the NRA who are uncomfortable...Other Voiceshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdother/index.html
Here is a new proposal to address the endless debate over guns: Create a new organization that supports responsible gun ownership but also supports reasonable limits. It would rival the National Rifle Association. Members of the NRA who are uncomfortable...
Gun laws: Gun control works in other countries: letter to the editortag:blog.cleveland.com,2013:/letters//2434.97856352013-01-15T08:56:00Z2013-01-15T08:56:13ZOther Voiceshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/clevepdother/index.htmlThe NRA loves complacent, compliant Ohio: Brent Larkintag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/opinion/index.ssf//4702.97208732013-01-05T14:00:06Z2013-01-05T14:07:34ZWhen Ohio's 130th General Assembly convenes, it will do so secure in the knowledge that across the street sits a governor who will sign just about any crazy gun bill they send his way, Brent Larkin writes.Brent Larkin, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/brlarkin/index.html
When Ohio's 130th General Assembly convenes, it will do so secure in the knowledge that across the street sits a governor who will sign just about any crazy gun bill they send his way, Brent Larkin writes.
Gun group offers training for Utah teacherstag:www.cleveland.com,2012:/nation/index.ssf//4224.96872532012-12-27T23:45:56Z2012-12-27T23:46:32ZGun-rights advocates in Utah offered six hours of training Thursday in handling concealed weapons for 200 Utah teachers in the latest effort to arm teachers to confront school assailants.Associated Presshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/cleveap/index.html
Gun-rights advocates in Utah offered six hours of training Thursday in handling concealed weapons for 200 Utah teachers in the latest effort to arm teachers to confront school assailants.